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How Not to Run a Yard Sale
What not to do may be more important that what to do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buy Now $11.95
Many people have yard sales with no problems, but things could go wrong.
A manual of things not to do, along with some good things to do is available here
It costs $11.95 with free shipping, and is well worth the money.
Things that you probably never thought of, and ways that could cost you lots of time and money.
Rules vary from place to place, but be careful of posting signs.
You may also need a permit, and if you have several sales in one year, you may run into a sales tax problem.
A sign is not much good if you can not read it
S3977 What does it say?
S4677 Can not read this, be sure to use a black marker,
use big print
S4703 Do not post on light pole
S4721 This probably looked good at first
S4298 - - ABSOLUTE NO NO
If people were walking, there would be plenty of time,
but most customers will be traveling by car.
The sign should be read within three seconds.
It should say what and where. The time is secondary with a yard sale,
unless you leave the signs up after the sale is over. Be careful of this, as you may get charged for the removal.
S4725 May not be a sale
S4727 Yellow on yellow you will never read this
S4733 Good but where
S4746 - - - Can you read that from across the street?
S4737 - - Small arrow
S4342 I must be going the wrong way
S4701 Good sign needs darker letters
S4706- Short and sweet
S4713 Good -but weak print
small arrow
S4717 - - High visibility
S4718 - - Easy to read
S4435 - - Rolling on the ground
General prohibition.
The erection, installation, maintaining, or otherwise placing or permitting to remain within the right-of-way, including the ditches and the banks thereof on the outer or far side thereof, of any advertising sign, poster or other object . . . .
Penalties for violation.
. . . . a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to thirty (30) days in jail or a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) or both.
. . . . each day any violation of any provision of this Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
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